Advance Auto Parts · 6 hours ago
Financial Analyst, Marketing
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expAdvance Auto Parts is seeking an analytical and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support their Pro Marketing Team. The role involves providing financial insights, tracking marketing spend, and assisting with forecasting and performance analysis.
AutomotiveRetail
Responsibilities
Assist in preparing budgets, forecasts, and long‑range financial plans, including consolidating marketing inputs and updating financial models
Support monthly financial reporting, including variance analysis vs. budget and commentary on key P&L drivers affecting marketing spend
Assists in the set-up of purchase orders and will review month‑end accruals and journal entries to ensure accurate and timely financial close for marketing activities
Track, reconcile, and analyze marketing expenses including purchase orders, invoices, and campaign‑level spending. Deep dive expense and journal entry detail to uncover expense drivers and provide variance explanations to Director level, organizational owners
Measure marketing program effectiveness using data such as ROI analysis and campaign performance benchmarks
Partner with Pro Marketing to monitor brand initiatives, customer incentive programs and evaluate financial risks and opportunities associated with marketing investments
Develop, maintain, and update financial models to support marketing decision-making, campaign evaluation, and scenario analysis
Analyze financial and marketing data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for performance improvement
Support data automation by working with tools such as Excel, SQL, or BI dashboards, depending on departmental needs
Work closely with stakeholders in Marketing, Accounting, Pro Finance, and Corporate FP&A to ensure accuracy of spend and alignment with business strategy
Prepare and present reporting materials and insights to marketing leadership and business partners
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field
1–2 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, accounting, or a related role
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel for modeling, data analysis, and visualization
Understanding of foundational marketing concepts, KPI tracking, or marketing analytics preferred
Preferred
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and data interpretation skills
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to clearly communicate complex financial insights to non‑finance partners
Attention to detail and high accuracy in financial reporting
Familiarity with tools such as SQL, CRM data, marketing analytics platforms, or ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment
Company
Advance Auto Parts
Advance Auto Parts is the largest automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America, serves both the professional installer.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.95B2025-07-28Post Ipo Debt· $1.95B
2001-11-29IPO
Leadership Team
Shane O'Kelly
President and Chief Executive Officer
Ryan Grimsland
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
The Motley Fool
2026-02-03
2026-01-24
Company data provided by crunchbase